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Kitchen Island Electrical Outlets
Today I want to talk about kitchen island electrical outlets. In the past, the building code required you to have an electrical outlet in your island, and sometimes it can be kind of awkward. For instance in my home, the outlet went into the side of the island behind doors creating a little shallow charging... Read More
Keep Your Home Warm this Winter!
Keep your home warm this winter with these 6 tips! Weatherstripping around doors and windows to knock out drafts. Replace your door seals, door sweeps or thresholds anywhere they are damaged, missing or just old and not as efficient. This will keep the cold outside air from seeping into your home. Don’t forget to check... Read More
Stage Your Home to Sell!
Is staging your home to sell necessary? A well-staged home helps buyers envision themselves living in the home and can make the difference in a buyer selecting your home or not. Staging a home to sell is different from decorating a home. Staging is highlighting the good things about your home, helping buyers envision themselves... Read More
Declutter Your Home for a Productive New Year!
Do you want to make decluttering your New Year’s resolution? Decluttering can be an overwhelming task to take on, but it can also be very rewarding if you have a plan in place that can be executed. To start, I recommend walking through your home with pen and paper, and making a list of all... Read More
Happy Holidays!
My team and I here at Shannon Rollings Real Estate wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very safe and happy New Year! If you’re in a position where you need to buy or sell this holiday season, don’t hesitate to reach out! We are here to help you take the smoother road... Read More
The Effectiveness of Open Houses
In today’s high tech environment, is an open house a relevant & effective tool for sellers? It is completely up to the seller and listing agent whether they want to hold an open house, and is all about what makes sense for that particular seller and property. What is an open house? It’s exactly what... Read More
How Should You Handle a Low Offer?
What is the best practice if you receive a low offer when selling your home? It is difficult to not get emotional when you receive an offer on the home you’re selling, especially when it’s a low offer. It is very tempting to just decline abruptly without countering. The best practice, however, is to stay... Read More
Homeowner’s Assocation
HOA dues are rising throughout the US. Roughly 76 Million residents have HOAs. Homeowner Associations pay for things such as neighborhood pools, recreation facilities, club houses, tennis or pickleball courts, neighborhood lighting, and landscaping & upkeep. Buying a new construction home will likely mean there is an HOA. 81% of all new constructions homes in... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us here at Shannon Rollings Real Estate! We hope you and your family have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the relationships we’ve built with our clients and the opportunity to help sell or find their dream home! If you or someone you know is thinking about... Read More
Selling After Hurricane Helene
Are you having thoughts of selling because of hurricane Helene? I know for many of us, Helene has us rethinking exactly what is important to us. If you have had the earliest thoughts of selling, we’d love to talk with you. Over the past few weeks we have had homeowners reach out to us wanting... Read More